As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Subsea Engineer in Houston, TX is $76,358, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,468 weekly, or $6,363 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Subsea Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Subsea Engineer in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $65,077 to $86,493. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,454) and 75th percentile ($81,663), while top earners (90th percentile) make $86,493 per year. This $11,209 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Carpentry, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Subsea Engineer often earn 2.1% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 360 statewide for Subsea Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Subsea Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Subsea Engineer Salary $65,077 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Subsea Engineer Salary $70,454 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Subsea Engineer Salary $76,358 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Subsea Engineer Salary $81,663 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Subsea Engineer Salary $86,493 Houston, TX May 01, 2026
25% $70,454 10% $65,077 90% $86,493 75% $81,663 $76,358 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Subsea Engineer

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    Bachelor's Degree

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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